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Gold And Lithium Found In Karnataka, Yet Mining Stalled. Heres The Reason Why
Hidden beneath Karnatakas untouched forests lie gold and lithium reserves, yet a single missing clearance has frozen all work, a discovery caught between promise and protection
Overstay parking charges implemented at Terminal 2 of Bengaluru airport from December 11
BIAL expects the enhanced pick-up measures will streamline passenger movement, reduce congestion, and improve safety, discipline, and overall convenience at arrival areas in the airport
Adds that the SIT has rightly booked the conspirators now
Bengaluru cybercrime gang dupes American and UK victims through fake Microsoft support scam
Bengaluru police busted a transnational cybercrime syndicate, arresting 21 suspects who impersonated Microsoft support to defraud American and UK citizens. The fraudsters targeted at least 150 victims, extorting an average of $10,000 each by citing fake FTC violations and demanding payment in Bitcoin. Three kingpins remain at large.
Karnataka has introduced a bill to combat hate speech and crimes, proposing up to 10 years in jail and a Rs 1 lakh fine. The legislation empowers authorities to remove harmful online content and aims to foster societal harmony. It defines hate speech as a serious offense, with provisions for victim compensation.
Bengaluru braces for 15 degree Celsius nights
BENGALURU: After a recent cold spell that had Bengaluru shivering, the city is now witnessing a striking contrast between warm days and chilly nights. Night temperatures are expected to dip to around 15C over the next few days, even as daytime conditions turn noticeably warmer due to persistent dry weather. The cold weather that the city experienced due to the influence of cyclone Ditwah has now given way to this unusual pattern where Bengaluru experiences near summer warmth during the day and distinctly cool nights. Maximum temperatures are touching 29C, while minimum temperatures are forecast to fall as low as 15C through the week. CS Patil, senior meteorologist at India Metrological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, said that for the city, the forecast indicates clear skies over the next seven days. Night temperatures in the city are expected to fall to around 15 to 17C. The meteorologist noted recent instances of cooler nights and confirmed that this pattern would continue through the coming week. He added that daytime temperatures will feel warmer due to the prevailing dry conditions. Because of low moisture, both cooling and heating rates are faster, he explained, leading to a sharper difference between minimum and maximum temperatures. According to IMD data, the maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 29.2C and on Wednesday at 27.6C. The minimum temperature on Tuesday was at 16.1C and on Wednesday at 17.5C. Patil also noted that Karnataka will continue to experience dry weather for the next one week, with clear skies across most districts. Night temperatures in many northern interior districts may drop to 10 to 12C, and in some pockets could even fall below 10C, especially around the Kalaburagi region.
Cabinet to decide today on allowing IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium
Bengaluru doctors warn of medical misinformation on social media, call for govt regulations
Police detain Panchamasali members during Daurjanya Dina march
Amendment proposes life term for fake drug offences; 11 other bills tabled in assembly
Karnataka Mulls Law To Cover Students, Transgender Persons Under Menstrual Leave
Draft offers monthly leave, attendance relief and protections against discrimination
Bill to curb hate speech tabled in Karnataka assembly
PTI Belagavi The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled in the state Assembly a bill to curb hate speech that proposed a jail term of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 1 lakh amid strong opposition from the BJP, which alleged that the move was aimed at snatching freedom of expression of [] The post Bill to curb hate speech tabled in Karnataka assembly appeared first on The Navhind Times .
BJP demands White Paper on status of implementation of promises for development of North Karnataka
Leader of the Opposition demands sacking of ministers who failed to hold periodic reviews on implementation of developmental projects in North Karnataka region
In bizarre twist, gang robs thief of stolen gold, police nab all five
220kg of hydro ganja seized in 23 months at Kempegowda International Airport
Passenger caught at Kempegowda International Airport trying to smuggle in rare primates
Bill to curb hate speech tabled in K'taka Assembly; BJP opposes
Karnataka government has introduced a bill in the assembly to punish hate speeches. The proposed law seeks severe penalties for those inciting enmity between communities. The opposition BJP has vowed to block the legislation. The bill aims to maintain peace and order in the state. It also empowers officials to remove hate content from online platforms.
Alok Kumar promoted as director-general of police
Law But No Order: 236 dirty cops in Karnataka suspended
Medical officers of Karnataka health department protest curbs on in-service quota for PG courses
Festive order fiasco: Bengaluru gifting firm wins Rs 1.8 lakh refund after logo mix-up
Thief robbed of loot in Bengaluru, goes on crime spree to avoid bad luck
PM Modi Meets NDA Karnataka MPs, Calls For Stronger Public Connect
PM Modi individually asked each MP about the work underway in their constituencies and the core priorities they were focusing on.
Police cant summon rowdy-sheeters orally till framing of legal procedure: Karnataka High Court
Taking note of claim by the police that petitioner was involved in 24 criminal cases, the court said he should be given an opportunity to reform, notwithstanding his past
Renukaswamys resting place vandalised
Parents assault teacher for sexually harassing girl students
Temperature likely to remain below normal in Kburagi
Banners urge elected representatives to raise their voices in the session
Ktaka CID yet to get cracking on Bgavi fake call centre case
CBI raids Belagavi cantonment board office over corruption allegations
Dharwad residents hope legislature session will finally address long-ignored issues
Bengaluru stampede: KSCA steps up push to restart cricket at Chinnaswamy
Newly elected KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad is prioritizing the resumption of top-level cricket at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He met with Karnataka's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to secure necessary permissions. Prasad also inspected the Belagavi stadium, emphasizing development across various state centers to revive cricket's glory.
Menstrual leave: Karnatakas is very progressive policy, govt tells HC
Karnataka government has defended its new menstrual leave policy in the high court. The policy grants women one day of paid leave per month. The government stated it was introduced after thorough study to ensure humane working conditions. Several companies have challenged the policy. The court will hear the matter further in January. The government intends to implement the policy.
U.S. company Virtusa buys city firm SmartSoC Solutions to sharpen its focus on semiconductors
As AI models become more complex and data centre investment surges globally, having in-house chip design capabilities is crucial,Nitesh Banga, Chief Executive Officer of Virtusa, said
Bifurcation hits parent universities financially in Karnataka
Cabinet today likely to discuss and clear Bill on internal quota
While a meeting with Dalit Ministers was held on Wednesday evening,the Bill that is being fine-tuned will be discussed in the Cabinet on Thursday
Police cannot summon rowdies orally, says Karnataka high court
Menstrual leave policy: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing of petitions to January 20 - Deccan Herald
Menstrual leave policy: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing of petitions to January 20 Deccan Herald
Skyrocketing egg prices burn teachers pockets to fuel midday meals in Karnataka
Skyrocketing prices of eggs are not just burning a hole in the pockets of regular consumers, but also teachers, who are paying from their own pockets to ensure its presence in midday meals
Panchamasali community protests for reservation
Police arrest leaders to prevent job aspirants protest; action condemned
The incident has led to widespread criticism, with various organisations, including AIDSO, AIDYO, AIMSS, Raita Sena Karnataka, AIKKMS, AIUTUC, and others strongly condemning the incident and terming it a murder of the democratic right to protest
HyderabadHubballi Express to run with LHB coaches and revised timings
Special debate on issues of North Karnataka initiated in Council
Kharge urges PM to approve 7,200-crore multi-village drinking water project for Kalaburagi and Bidar
Land conversion to be simplified soon, says Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda
With the amendment, there would be no requirement of land conversion if the plan of the construction is in tune with the master-plan
Eating idli and vada will not help resolve leadership crisis
Smart India Hackathon concludes at VTU in Belagavi
Psychiatrist calls for awareness on handling depression and stress to avoid suicides
Four rescued tiger cubs die owing to infection and other causes at rehabilitation centre
Hassan murder case: Prime accused arrested
National Lok Adalat in Ballari on December 13; public urged to settle pending disputes
Tree felling for road widening: Environmentalists get public hearing cancelled
Govt. to initiate drinking water projects worth 1,000 crore in Belagavi
Works have started , says minister
District panel seeks complete coverage of guarantee schemes in tribal hamlets
Do not make awards your goal, says Deepa Bhasthi
Explained | What is Karnatakas new hate speech Bill?
The punishment for hate crime includes imprisonment from one to seven years, and a fine of 50,000.
Delegation meets CM, seeks protection for Catholic group
CM assures action
Farmer collapses during protest outside Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi
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DPR underway for doubling 263 km of Konkan Railway: Minister
Konkan Railway has a total route km of 739 km from Roha in Maharashtra to Thokur in Mangaluru of Karnataka, which passes through difficult terrain of Western Ghats
Kamal Haasan: Authenticity Is a Currency That Can Never Be Demonetized
A film rooted in coastal Karnatakas folklore like Kantara can electrify the whole country. A Malayalam mystery like Drishyam, where an ordinary man outwits extraordinary power, a Telugu saga like Baahubali or Pushpa becomes everyday vocabulary for Mumbai to Malaysia, says Kamal Haasan
Karnataka's Hate Speech Bill Tabled: What It Includes And Are Private Conversations Under Scanner?
According to the draft Bill, 'Hate Speech' is broadly defined as any expression made, published, or circulated.
Karnataka Govt Tables Hate Speech Bill with Up to 10-Year Jail Term
Any biases on the grounds of religion, race, caste or community, sex, gender, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability, or tribe have also been categorised as hate speech
CM Urges PM To Approve MSP Procurement of Toor Dal Through NAFED and NCCF
Toor Dal has been sown across approximately 16.80 lakh hectares in Karnataka
Karnataka government stops Wine Education course
BENGALURU: Bengaluru, popular for its beer and wine culture, will soon lose its appeal to tourists seeking to enroll themselves in the wine making and pairing training course, as the state government has stopped offering the course. According to sources in Karnataka Grape and Wine Board, the state government had stopped the funding for the Wine Education Appreciation and Tasting Course (WEAT) for the past two years. The course was introduced by the state government in 2014, offering free classes for government hotel management students. Here they were being trained in wine making, pairing, food pairing, details of wine grape growing regions and their quality and exposure to international vineyards and breweries. From 2015 to 2024, 10,500 students were trained. The government spent Rs 6500 per student for training students from horticultural and hotel management colleges. The course which was being offered was similar to the wine and spirit education trust course offered in London. The course was training students up to Level-2 and then offering them a ground to apply for international universities for further training or internship in hotels and restaurant chains. But since the course has been stopped due to lack of funds, the students have been left out, an official seeking anonymity explained. The Board is now preparing a report to approach the government once again seeking it be included in the upcoming budget announcement for the benefit of students. The officials said that this is important was it not just offers exposure, but also helps them get scholarship for specialised training and helps in getting jobs. The WEAT course was held for a duration of 10 working hours, exposing students to 10 different types of wines. Experts from the field of wine and professionals trained in the courses were roped in for training students. The mininum age to join the course was 20 years of age Lecturers and working professionals were also given a window to participate in the training course, with the listed course fee. The course offered in Karnataka was on par with Wine and Spirit Education Trust course, offered in London, where the fee is over Rs 1.5 lakh. Some courses are also offered online, where the fees is Rs 11,000, but the wine bottles and pairing materials have to be additionally purchased. After undergoing this course, students have the options to either undertake higher studies or undergo internships to become chefs, wine tasters or even set up own wine business, the official added.
Mysuru English Theatre Festival from December 12 to 14
A series of compelling plays will be staged every evening at 6.30 pm.
India Art Festival returns to Bengaluru with 3,000 artworks and new voices
Rajendra Patils art platform returns with contemporary works, traditional forms, and a Karnataka-inspired landscape showcase
Bill to prevent hate speech and hate crime tabled in Karnataka assembly
Belagavi: The Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill in the state Assembly. The bill has a provision for a fine of up to Rs one lakh and a jail term up to 10 years. The bill was cleared by the state cabinet on December 4. According to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka government has tabled a new bill in the Assembly to prevent hate speech and hate crimes. The proposed legislation defines hate speech broadly, including expressions causing disharmony or ill-will based on various biases. Penalties range from fines up to Rs 1 lakh and jail terms up to 10 years for offenders.
Over 200 pedestrian deaths in Bengaluru each year; walkers make up 28% of total road deaths
Bengaluru's tech hub status belies its dangerous streets for pedestrians, with nearly 28% of road fatalities involving walkers. Preventable causes like rash driving and poor infrastructure contribute to over 200 pedestrian deaths annually, a grim trend persisting despite enforcement efforts.
Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly - The News Minute
Cong govt tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly The News Minute
Menstrual Leave For Karnataka Girl Students Soon? New Bill With Rs 5,000 Penalty In The Works
The bill states that those who experience serious symptoms can avail this leave, while also making it clear that no doctors certificate will be required to avail it.
Siddaramaiah on Leadership Row: Will Go by High Commands Decision
Leadership tussle in Karnataka has intensified, as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar continues to meet MLAs, including Ministers HC Mahadevappa and Satish Jarakiholi, to garner support
The first such legislation in the country, the Bill not only expands the scope those eligible for leave, but also proposes setting up Karnataka Women Well Being Authority
As per government data, the annual average price of arecanut has remained above 40,000 per quintal during the last four years, and has not shown any significant decline
A Mineral Jackpot: Karnataka Found Gold And Lithium But Still Cannot Take Them
Deep inside these forested belts, survey teams say they have encountered unusually rich mineral deposits. In some pockets, the findings are far above anything earlier recorded.
Karnataka Clears 5-Crore Upgrade for Udupi Lighthouse Beach, Announces Grants for Kambala Events
State boosts coastal tourism with new infrastructure projects and financial support for 23 Kambala events across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
Bengaluru RWAs flag legal confusion, faulty handovers, and compliance gaps
Apartment association office-bearers in Bengaluru highlighted confusion over legal frameworks, incomplete builder handovers, and financial transparency issues at a recent seminar. They called for clearer government guidelines and standardized handover protocols to address governance gaps in the city's housing sector.
Greater Mysurupush: KSRTCeyesinfrastructureboost withfournew depots
According to an official, at leastsix acresof land is required for building a full-fledged depot, whiletwo acresis essential for developing a city bus terminus
Tonga ride experience in Mysuru among tourismprojects approved by Union Minister
Tourism Minister approves Ecological Experience Zoneat a cost of 18.47 crore andTonga Ride Heritage Experience Zoneat a cost of 2.71 crore
An invitation has been issued to apartment owners to participate in the interaction
Karnataka HC stays one-day menstrual leave for working women
The petitioners contended that the Karnataka government did not consult them before making such provisions
Karnataka Shelves Plan To Purchase VVIP Chopper And Jet, Explores Wet Lease Options
Deputy chief minister Shivakumar emphasised that preserving the state's finances is paramount and confirmed the government would not proceed with a purchase
India witnessing reversals in civil, political rights
BENGALURU: India is witnessing very serious reversals in civil and political rights, former Amnesty International secretary-general and activist Salil Shetty said. He was speaking at a public dialogue on human rights held here on Tuesday, where speakers, including Law Commission of Karnataka Chairman Justice Ashok B Hinchigeri, pointed out widening socioeconomic inequalities and weakening accountability across state institutions. The event was organised by the Universal School of Law on the topic Why India Ranks High on GDP but Low on Human Rights? According to Justice Hinchigeri, a cause for lack of enforceability of human rights is that wealth concentration remains a defining challenge, as he noted research that the top 1% now own about 40% of Indias wealth. He identified low public spending on health and education as another fundamental factor, stressing that such expenditure is not to be treated as an expenditure but an investment into people. He identified overpopulation, deep-rooted caste and communal divisions, and corruption as additional barriers to achieving human rights. Citing the Justice Vineet Narain ruling, he said the Supreme Court has recognised the right to a corruption-free government as part of human rights. Urging for a distinction between democracy and mere electoralism, Shetty said, Despite macroeconomic growth, the state apparatus suffers from capacity deficits. He criticised the central government for data manufacturing and emphasised that the central tenet of human rights protection is accountability.
Bengaluru second in rooftop solar installations
BENGALURU: Bengaluru Urban was ranked second compared to other Indian metropolis in the installation of rooftop solar panels and the number of household benefiting from it, according to a report from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). But the state government officials say that Karnataka lags behind the target set by the central government for the installation of solar rooftop panels under the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme. The ministry in its response to Bangalore South MP Tejavi Suryas question in Lok Sabha stated that there are 4,984 solar roof top installations in Bengaluru Urban and 386 in Bengaluru Rural, making it a total of 5,370 installations in BESCOM limits. The MNRE also said that 11,854 households in Bengaluru Urban and 386 households in Bengaluru Rural have benefited from the scheme. Bengaluru Urban lagged behind Mumbai covering 18,223 households under the scheme with 428 installations in Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban. As per the report there are a total of 18,99,494 installations benefiting 23,79,580 households, as on November 30, 2025 in India. Of which 13,176 installations are in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai, benefiting 41,955 households. The central government has set a target for each state to achieve in terms of number of installations and households availing the scheme. In case of Karnataka, it is 1.02 lakh consumers by March 2027. So far, around 13,000 installations have been done in Karnataka. We are trying to meet the target. Under the scheme, the Centre gives around Rs 78,000 subsidy for installation of 3 kilowatt solar rooftop panel. To boost the scheme, many state governments are giving an additional top-up subsidy like an additional Rs 10,000 per kilo watt during installation. Karnataka offers no additional top-up as money is invested in the Gruha Jyothi scheme, sources in the energy department said. Under the scheme, individual houses can install even a 1MW rooftop panel, but the maximum limit an apartment block can install is 500 kilowatt. In Bengaluru apartments which are usually installing panels utilise the power generated for common area lighting, BESCOM officials said.
Police body wants DG&IGP to curb harassment of motorists
BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) has written to Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) M A Saleem, urging him to direct his officers and staff to stop harassing, assaulting, or using abusive language against vehicle drivers during routine checks. In the letter sent on Monday, KSPCA member Mohan Kumar Danappa said while the state police department is regarded as a disciplined force, repeated incidents of misconduct by certain officers and personnel are tarnishing its reputation. Despite multiple circulars and reminders over the years, complaints continue to surface about excesses during vehicle inspections, he noted. Several such incidents have been widely reported on social media and in mainstream media, creating a public perception that the department is anti-people, he added. The KSPCA has requested the DG & IGP to issue appropriate circulars and clear instructions to all personnel to ensure courteous behaviour towards drivers of all types of vehicles.
